mh/bands1.pr CONTACT: Stephanie White, 301-217-6090
COUNTY YOUTH GROUPS TO HOLD
BATTLE OF BANDS EVENT; SEEK
HIGH SCHOOL BANDS FOR PARTICIPATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 1995
Montgomery County Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) will hold its
annual Under-21 Battle of the Bands concert on Saturday, March 9, in the
Executive Office Building cafeteria, 101 Monroe Street in Rockville from 7:30
to 11:30 p.m.
Organizers are currently seeking local high school bands to participate
in the competition. Applications are now available through high school band
directors and SADD advisors, or by calling the Department of Recreation at
217-6090. Completed applications must be returned by February 19.
In addition to local bands, music will be performed by a local disc
jockey. The event is open to all Montgomery County students in grades 9
through 12. Admission is $4, or $3 with a canned food donation.
Space is limited and reservations are recommended by calling 217-6090.
Students requiring special assistance, including transportation, are
encouraged to contact the Department of Recreation at 217-6090.
In addition to SADD, the event is being sponsored by the Montgomery
County Youth Advisory Committee; the County departments of Recreation and
Health and Human Services; Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Montgomery County
Department of Transportation, Division of Transit Services; and the City of
Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks.
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